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Latest developments in the fight for IID reform
Stay informed about the IID Division 1 election, the data center project, and the legislative battles that will determine Imperial Valley's future.
March 26, 2026
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on the Data Center
Imperial County has scheduled a Brown Act–compliant Special Meeting for public comment on the data center. Thursday, March 26, 6:00 PM at the County Administration Building in El Centro.
Full details & how to attend →March 2026
SB 886 & SB 887: Sacramento Targets Data Centers
Senator Steve Padilla's legislation would retroactively strip ministerial approval from data center projects, threatening the $10 billion IVDC investment in Imperial County.
Read the analysis →February 27, 2026
Superior Court Dismisses City of Imperial Lawsuit
A Superior Court judge ruled the City of Imperial's 35-page, 121-paragraph complaint was "legally insufficient to state a cause of action," validating the IVDC's ministerial approval on I-2 zoned industrial land.
Read the facts →January 2026
Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against IID Officials
Case 3:26-cv-00128 alleges constitutional violations, antitrust abuse, and retaliation by municipal officials against the data center developer. Text messages show incumbent Cardenas communicating with Z-Global managers.
See the timeline →Deep dives
The Historic 69% Rate Hike Explained
How the IID abolished the Energy Cost Adjustment to hide volatility, pushing your base rate from 11.69¢ to 19.76¢ overnight.
Read more →Z-Global: The Insider Corruption Scandal
The consulting firm at the center of IID's procurement crisis — and the conflicts of interest that cost ratepayers billions.
Read more →How the Data Center Lowers Your Rates
$30 million in annual IID revenue, 1,688 union jobs, and zero potable water — the economics of ratepayer relief.
Read more →Carlos Duran: Jobs & Accountability
A watchdog journalist's plan to bring union jobs, smart growth, and transparent governance to the Imperial Valley.
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